Recently this was commissioned from me. In case you haven't seen the video of the New Zealand fur seal that gets all octopus-slappy on an unsuspecting kayaker, that is what this piece is based upon. I was happy someone requested this as I really wanted to do something with this fur seal. So, thanks again person who commissioned this!

Also! This is now up on my Redbubble shop on stickers and other things.

As of last night, I completed my first time participating in the 30 Character Challenge. When I started, I wanted the use the project as a push to work on my humanoid drawing skills. Well, it was a good thought, but as you can see from this last set, I drifted back to the land of monsters. At any rate, I still think I accomplished what I set out to do even with this lapse in focus. I feel like my skills have improved over the month, and I am more confident in sketching out human forms without references. Also, completely unexpected, I learned how to use the pen tool and as a result, I have taken my first steps into the land of vector illustration. So, all in all, I think it was a good challenge and one that I would be happy to repeat next year and recommend to others looking to push themselves creatively.
You can see my full set of characters at the 30 Characters Challenge website.

I do love this set. I mean, really, what's there not to love about Cthulhu? OK, so there's that whole evil madness and unspeakable horrors thing. But aside from that, it's completely lovable.
Also, I hear the holidays are fast approaching. You know, this would make a fine gift. Just sayin'.